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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 26 16 27 33 102
Houston RocketsRockets 28 25 20 24 97

After Action Report

The Nuggets survived the Rockets 102-97. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.